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Illinois Gamblers Bet Nearly $61 Million on Super Bowl — Leaving Sportsbooks, State in the Black, But Two Casinos Seeing Red
Illinois gamblers wagered nearly $61 million on the Super Bowl, regulators announced Tuesday, a 33% increase from last year when the big game was on the board legally for the first time in state history.
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Lightfoot Proposes 2 Options for Chicago Casino to Lawmakers
The Illinois Gaming Board is calling on lawmakers to change state law to make a Chicago casino viable. A Union Gaming Analytics’ study released last month cited Illinois’ “onerous tax and fee structure” in determining an operator of a casino in Chicago could expect a profit of as little as 1%.
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Regulators Call for Law Change to Make Chicago Casino Viable
The Illinois Gaming Board is calling on lawmakers to change state law to make a Chicago casino viable. A Union Gaming Analytics’ study released last month cited Illinois’ “onerous tax and fee structure” in determining an operator of a casino in Chicago could expect a profit of as little as 1%.
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Chicago Casino ‘Not Feasible' Due to ‘Onerous' Fees: Study
A new study on the feasibility of a gambling casino in Chicago says the “onerous” tax and fee structure will make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract an investor. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Chicago Casino Sites ‘Not Feasible' Due to ‘Onerous Tax and Fee Structure,' Study Shows
A new study on the feasibility of a gambling casino in Chicago says the “onerous” tax and fee structure will make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract an investor.
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Lightfoot Expresses Concerns Laws May Dampen Casino Profits
The Illinois Gaming Board says it will release a study on the feasibility of locating a gambling casino in Chicago.
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Lightfoot Announces 5 Potential Locations for New Chicago Casino
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that the city submitted five sites to be considered as the location for a new casino in Chicago as part of the state’s new gambling expansion.
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New Illinois Taxes and Fees Taking Effect July 1
Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are now paying more at the pump. But that’s not all. Taxes and fees are increasing in several other areas, effective July 1.
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Illinois' Gas Tax Doubles: What You Need to Know
Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are about to pay more at the pump.
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Illinois Gas Tax Increase: What You Need to Know
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed several bills into law Friday, including a $45 billion capital plan, an expansion of gaming across the state and revenue package that include several tax increases to fund the major infrastructure improvements in the capital plan. One of those tax hikes is an increase in the motor fuel tax. Here’s a look at what you...
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Pritzker Signs Capital Plan and Gaming Expansion, Including Gas and Cigarette Tax Hikes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed bills to expand gambling across Illinois and authorize a $45 billion capital plan on Friday.
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